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Description

It’s a keeper! A natural cross resulting in the best of Honeycrisp and Gala! Large cherry-red apples have an elegant shape. Extra-large cells deliver a distinctive crisp-crunch and refreshingly sweet juice. Cook them or eat them fresh... these apples do double-duty. Tree has an open, spreading growth habit and is a heavy-bearer. Keeps for 4-5 months in proper cold storage. Originates from Winchester, Illinois in 2000. Ripens starting in early October. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety like Starkspur® Red Rome Beauty, Stark® Jon-A-Red® Jonathan or any Golden Delicious. May be covered by patent (U.S.P.P. application filed).

Characteristics

Bloom Color

Pink, White

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Size

Medium - Large

Pollination

Pollinator Needed

Ripens/Harvest

Early October

Shade/Sun

Full Sun

Soil Composition

Loamy

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH Level

6.0 - 7.0

Taste

Sweet/sub Acid

Texture

Crisp, Juicy

Years to Bear

2 - 5

Zone Range

5 - 7

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 7

My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:

Semi-Dwarf

12 - 15' Tall X 12 - 15' Wide

Dwarf

8 - 10' Tall X 8 - 10' Wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:

Semi-Dwarf

12 - 15'

Dwarf

8 - 10'

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum pollination.

Shipping Information

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Our Promise of Satisfaction

1 Year Warranty

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BEST ANSWER:Thank you for your question! We are very excited about these new Honeycrisp crosses. They are resistant to bitter pit and are much more adaptable to warmer climates, so they can be grown further south (Zones 5-7). If you are growing "regular" Honeycrisp organically, you should have no trouble doing the same with either Stark?? Ruby Darling??? or Stark?? Scarlet Crush???.

BEST ANSWER:Thank you for your question! We are very excited about these new Honeycrisp crosses. They are resistant to bitter pit and are much more adaptable to warmer climates, so they can be grown further south (Zones 5-7). If you are growing "regular" Honeycrisp organically, you should have no trouble doing the same with either Stark?? Ruby Darling??? or Stark?? Scarlet Crush???.